Associate Underwriter: Start a Data-Driven Insurance Career

Kinsale-Insurance-Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Work-life balance

Career growth

Retirement plan

Continuous learning

Job summary

Kinsale Insurance in Richmond, VA, is seeking an Associate Underwriter to start a rewarding career in underwriting. You will learn underwriters’ guidance, analyze submissions, and contribute to risk assessment and product development.

You'll collaborate with experienced professionals, develop decision‑making skills, and leverage AI tools to enhance productivity in a fast-paced environment. Great growth potential and comprehensive benefits await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, Word, and data-driven decision‑making tools.
• Team‑oriented, entrepreneurial mindset with curiosity and initiative.
• Prior experience or internships demonstrating sound judgment, quantitative ability, and growth potential.
• Aptitude for leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity and decision‑making.
• AdvancedExcel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs) and negotiation experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and evaluating commercial insurance submissions to assess risk and ensure profitability.
• Collaborating with senior underwriters and management on account strategies and recommendations.
• Building relationships with producers and brokers through communication and marketing efforts.
• Reviewing and classifying risks, determining appropriate coverage, rates, and premiums.
• Contributing to innovation, helping develop new products, forms, and coverage solutions.
• Monitoring performance metrics to ensure production goals and profitability are met.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel

PivotTables

VLOOKUPs

AI tools

Negotiation experience

Team-oriented

Entrepreneurial mindset

Internship experience

Outlook

Word

Data-driven decision-making tools

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Kinsale Insurance in Richmond, VA, is seeking an Associate Underwriter to start a rewarding career in underwriting. You will learn underwriters’ guidance, analyze submissions, and contribute to risk assessment and product development.

You'll collaborate with experienced professionals, develop decision‑making skills, and leverage AI tools to enhance productivity in a fast-paced environment. Great growth potential and comprehensive benefits await.